ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 23: England vs Scotland
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ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 23: England vs Scotland
In a high-stakes Group C clash that could define their tournament, arch-rivals England and Scotland face off in Match 23 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Taking place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, this "Battle of the North" is a must-win for Harry Brook's England side. After a shaky start that included a narrow escape against Nepal and a bruising defeat to the West Indies, the 2022 champions find themselves trailing Scotland on Net Run Rate. Catch every moment of this "Valentine's Day Massacre" live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: Unfinished Business The rivalry is steeped in drama. While England is the heavy favorite on paper, recent history has proven that Scotland is no longer an easy out.
June 2024 (T20 WC): No Result (Scotland were 90/0 after 10 overs before rain saved England).
June 2018 (ODI): Scotland won by 6 runs (A historic upset in Edinburgh).
Feb 14, 2026: Their first T20I meeting in nearly two years, and the first ever at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Team Form & Recent Results England (L-W-W-W-L) Led by Harry Brook, England is under immense pressure. Their struggles against spin were exposed by the West Indies at Wankhede, and they now head to the even more spin-friendly conditions of Kolkata with no margin for error.
Match 1: Defeated Nepal by 4 runs (Scraped through in a thriller).
Match 2: Lost to West Indies by 30 runs (Collapsed to 166 all out).
Series: Swept Sri Lanka 3-0 in January 2026.
Scotland (W-L-W-L-W) The "Saltires" arrive in Kolkata brimming with confidence. After dismantling Italy with a massive 200+ score, Richie Berrington's men know that an upset here would likely secure them a historic spot in the Super Eight.
Match 1: Lost to West Indies by 35 runs.
Match 2: Defeated Italy by 73 runs (George Munsey 84).
Status: Currently 2nd in Group C due to a superior Net Run Rate (+0.950).
Players in Focus Adil Rashid (England): The master leg-spinner is England's most vital weapon at Eden Gardens. After a bounce-back 2/16 in the last game, he will be tasked with dismantling Scotland's aggressive top order.
George Munsey (Scotland): The "Reverse-Sweep King." He famously took Rashid for 26 runs in two overs during the 2024 washout and enters this match fresh off a blistering 84 against Italy.
Harry Brook (England): The young captain needs a statement innings. With the middle order under fire, his ability to handle the Scottish spinners in the middle overs will be the game's tactical pivot.
Michael Leask (Scotland): An "X-Factor" all-rounder. His off-spin has been exceptionally economical (6.16), and his lower-order power hitting is Scotland's primary tool for a late-innings surge.